Family Caregiver Support

The family caregiver often needs support, as caring for an elderly person can be exhausting and emotionally overwhelming. But there are programs and people who can help make the job easier.

Articles About Family Caregiver Support

Mothers Do Play Favorites When Picking Their Future CaregiverWhen it comes to who they want taking care of them when they get older, it turns out that some mothers do play favorites. Researchers found that women with multiple children may have a preference for which of their offspring will act as their caregiver when they get older.

Caregivers Giving More to Society but Getting Less, AARP SaysCaregivers for the elderly are contributing more unpaid labor to society than two years ago, and that's straining families to the breaking point, according to a new report from the AARP Public Policy Institute. In 2009 about 42.1 million caregivers helped an elderly person with daily activities. The estimated value of that care is $450 billion, up from $375 million in 2007.

Caregiver Walks Across America to Honor Her MomOne caregiver decided to honor her mother and walk across America to raise awareness for Seniors. She sold her house to finance her walk across America to raise funds for caregiver and elder care programs.

Real Relationships: So Good for Our HealthI've been reviewing all the elements that have contributed to my (relatively) good health for somebody my age (84). WAY UP there on that list, I'd put my relationships. I bet you feel the same way.

Alone No LongerIsolation is an unfortunately common side effect of being a family caregiver. Youth caregivers are especially vulnerable to feeling like they are all alone in their struggle. But there are ways these caregivers can connect with and support each other

With a Little Help from My FriendsI've never liked asking for favors, but when my father got sick, suddenly I was asking for help all the time. This is how I learned to stop apologizing and allow my friends and family to truly support me on my journey.

The 4 Languages of Family CaregivingThe 5 Love Languages is an extremely popular book that teaches how to have effective, strong and fulfilling relationship by understaning the language that works best for caregivers and their loved ones.

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